Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

C2P2 grants provide funding for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation. Funding is available for the following types of projects:

• Community and Watershed Forestry
• Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
• Land Acquisition and Conservation
• Motorized and Non-Motorized Trails
• Park Rehabilitation and Development
• State and Regional Partnerships.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to watch the General Overview and applicable grant webinar videos on DCNR’s YouTube channel. In addition, prior to starting an application, contact the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Regional Advisor assigned to the region where the project is located for assistance with developing a competitive application.

Eligible Entities: County and municipal governments, municipal agencies, non-profit organizations, prequalified land trusts, state-designated heritage areas, and, for some grant types, for-profit enterprises
Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: Varies, although most C2P2 Grants require a dollar-for-dollar match
Applications Due: April 3, 2024, by 4:00 PM